Writing Brigit


Writing Brigit

Many years ago I wrote my first Brigit prayer. Poem. Blessing... I have been writing them ever since, but seldom publish them. Some are carefully researched and crafted, some are simple and straight from the heart. (Belated update: I did eventually publish a book called A Brigit of Ireland Devotional - Sun Among Stars. It contains many of my Brigit poems and prayers, essays, and resources.)

The prayers and blessings of my sisters in the Daughters of the Flame and other Brigit-loving women and men, living and long-dead, fill me with surprise and delight, as well.

I would like to share some of these writings with you.

Following is the one that signs off each of my emails, a reminder to guide my words and intentions with care when I write to anyone. It's as good a place to start as any.


Flame Offering

In the name of the three Brigits

I light the candle of my heart

May I offer it to everyone

gentle and steady

warm and bright



19 March 2021

“Brigid in the Year of 2020” by Lisa Wagoner

 


Brigid in the Year of 2020

 

O Brigid,

I stand in front of your altar

Daily

Sometimes not so present

All sleepy-eyed and foggy headed

Wondering what to do next

If anything.


This year

Was an endless parade of

“What now?”

Yet I always spent time with you

Asking for guidance

Hoping you would light the way

If anything.

 

I kept

The offerings plentiful

Weekly

Brought items of nature

Praying that now you would

Grant me some answers

If anything.

 

So now

The end of the year is nigh

You were there

So subtle I didn’t always notice

Guiding, teaching, answering

With much gratitude, I am more faithful

If anything.

 

 


Image: by Vince Fleming on Unsplash


 

 


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